GUWAHATI: In view of the recent spate of violence engulfing Assam,
Auniati Sattra on Tuesday announced the commencement of a colourful and
spiritual Sattriya festival commencing in December in order to instill
the spirit of Vaishnavite ethos and culture amongst people.
Auniati Sattra, a north-Guwahati based Sattra, will be organizing the festival which will be aiming to create an awareness about the different aspects and traits of Vaishnavite culture amongst the young generation especially in the context of the growing changes in the moral, social, religious, political and economic outlook of the people.
(News from The Times Of India )
Auniati Sattra, a north-Guwahati based Sattra, will be organizing the festival which will be aiming to create an awareness about the different aspects and traits of Vaishnavite culture amongst the young generation especially in the context of the growing changes in the moral, social, religious, political and economic outlook of the people.
The festival will begin on December 28 and will continue till December
30. It will highlight the different forms of 'naam' (hymns), 'bhaona' (a
dramatic art form) and other spiritual and cultural songs and dances
from the other states in the northeast region. The festival has also
been planned to usher in a spirit of unification amongst the various
people of the state.
"In view of the recent spate of violence in the state, there is a need for the propagation of Sankaradeva's teachings and philosophies. Culture and tradition can contribute towards the removal of social malaise and ills in the society. The new generation should take cues from Vaishnavite and Sattriya cultural ethos. Now-a-days, it is being seen that many opposite things to Sattriya and Vaishnavite aspects have been gaining ground, and through the festival an attempt will be made to bring about a change," said Pitambar Dev Goswami, head of Auniati Sattra.
There are around 900 Sattras in Assam and 500 Sattras are in full adherence to the principles of Vaishnavite sect as propagated by Srimanta Sankardeva. With 14 Sattra branches spreading across the state, the north Guwahati-based Auniati Sattra is the main branch in Assam.
"In view of the recent spate of violence in the state, there is a need for the propagation of Sankaradeva's teachings and philosophies. Culture and tradition can contribute towards the removal of social malaise and ills in the society. The new generation should take cues from Vaishnavite and Sattriya cultural ethos. Now-a-days, it is being seen that many opposite things to Sattriya and Vaishnavite aspects have been gaining ground, and through the festival an attempt will be made to bring about a change," said Pitambar Dev Goswami, head of Auniati Sattra.
There are around 900 Sattras in Assam and 500 Sattras are in full adherence to the principles of Vaishnavite sect as propagated by Srimanta Sankardeva. With 14 Sattra branches spreading across the state, the north Guwahati-based Auniati Sattra is the main branch in Assam.
(News from The Times Of India )
-Abakash Majuli
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